You can never take all the risk out of riding a motorcycle but you can mitigate those risks to a high degree by your own actions. I bought my Royal Enfield Classic 350 two and a half years ago after a twelve year break from biking and I can honestly say it’s the best thing I’ve done in recent years. I had forgotten how alive riding a bike makes you feel, even pottering around on my little 350. The rewards definitely outweigh the risks for me.